How far is The Villages, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from The Villages, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
128.56 mi
02h 15m
Flight
103.91 mi
167.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.91 mi
Kilometers
167.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.56 mi
Kilometers
206.89 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, May 21, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in The Villages
Thu, May 21, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Villages
2026-05-21T07:58
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, May 21, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Villages
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southchase
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From The Villages
62.3 mi
01h 07m
To Palm Bay
66.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Villages and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Morse Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard

    54 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    3218 ft · 1 min · Morse Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard

    67 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    854 ft · 17 sec · Morse Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail

    11 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail

    1878 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail

    57 m · 4 sec · Stillwater Trail

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail

    1729 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    95 m · 6 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    3011 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    51 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard

    55 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard

    48 m · 3 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard

    2046 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard

    58 m · 11 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard

    2119 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 466A

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A

  21. 21

    Continue on Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Villages and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
24
2 merges, 22 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
60.2 mi · 47%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 31%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
I 95 South
3.99 mi · 3%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southchase
01h 07m from The Villages
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Villages and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Villages to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from The Villages and 66.2 miles from Palm Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.83 one way or $37.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Villages and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Southchase

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southchase.

RAIL

Kissimmee

11 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

23 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Villages and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 103.91 mi (167.23 km).

The Villages

#1 The Villages

A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.

Population51,442
Coordinates28.9340800, -81.9599400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Morse Boulevard (-81.95996, 28.934063)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $18.83
Round trip
$37.66
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.83 $37.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.87 $41.73
Premium $4.90 $22.23 $44.46
Diesel $4.35 $19.75 $39.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between The Villages and Palm Bay. The current time is 07:58:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.